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For fashion lovers, it’s the most wonderful time of the year — trading in those bright summer outfits for dark-hued layers. While last year’s fall fashion trends focused on everything from over-sized attire to crocheted outfits and shearling, this year is veering on the simpler side of things. We’re talking about outfits and accessories with

When you walk by a high school, or even many junior highs, you’ll notice a trend. Students with cellphones in hand. Technology has made almost anything and everything easily accessible. Including pornography. “I felt very disconnected to my own sexuality just seeing porn for the first time,” said Teela. Story continues below Teela was 13

Part of “fitting in” at school often means wearing the latest trends, an expectation that Tennessee student Michael Todd knows all too well. Unfortunately, his mother couldn’t afford to continue buying new clothes because of how fast he was growing. Sadly still, students at MLK College Preparatory High School bullied him for wearing the same

Here’s another excuse to take a mid-day nap. A new study published on Monday in the journal Heart suggests those who take daytime naps a few times a week have a lower risk of heart attack or stroke. Story continues below The study, which looked at 3,462 people in Switzerland, noted that this was the

When autumn rolls around, sports fans usually have plenty to be excited for. Basketball stars return to the court, hockey players hit the ice and baseball and soccer teams head for their playoff stretches. There is no shortage of games, but attending them can be a costly affair, so many season seat holders sell some

Varicose veins can be unsightly and painful, and, unfortunately, roughly 20 per cent of Canadian adults will struggle with them. The swollen, twisted veins typically appear as a bulge on the surface of lower limbs, and they occur when vein valves are damaged or don’t work well. Story continues below “Usually, veins carry blood from

Chest pain is common, but not all of cases of it are life-threatening. Dr. Mansoor Husain, a cardiologist and professor at the University of Toronto’s faculty of medicine, told Global News the causes of chest pain can vary depending on several factors. “The number of different sources of chest pain in a young person are

Headaches are common for all age groups, but when a child gets one, it may be hard for them to communicate how they feel. Dr. Gerald Friedman, pediatrician and headache specialist based in Thornhill, Ont., told Global News headaches occur in children and increase in frequency when they reach adolescence. “Approximately 50 per cent of

It’s the tale that all post-secondary students hear before starting school: chances are you will probably gain weight and eat unhealthy in the first year of college or university. Dubbed the ‘Freshman 15’, students are told they can gain up to 15 pounds in that first year. And while this is nothing new (or even

According to a new study by rental platform Nestpick, London is the best city for Generation Z. Stockholm was ranked second, with Los Angeles, Toronto and New York City rounding out the top five. Story continues below The research, which defined Generation Z as people born between 1997 and 2012 (experts in the field have

Anyone who’s proposed knows it can be hard to find the perfect moment to do it. So why not give it a few test runs until the moment feels right? That’s the approach Edi Okoro adopted when he proposed to his girlfriend, Cally Read, in a series of covertly shot photos in which she does

A new study found that cancer now kills more people than heart disease in wealthy countries, and is on track to become the world’s biggest killer within just a few decades. Cardiovascular disease (including heart failure, angina, heart attack and stroke) accounts for 40 per cent of all deaths, remaining the leading cause of mortality

We all know that a great way to reduce debt while in post-secondary school is to keep a budget. But another way to save some money and cut expenditures is to take advantage of discounts available to students. Story continues below “Many businesses, stores and restaurants offer a discounted student rate with proof of enrollment

It’s a process that happens in women’s bodies frequently, but some experts say most of us still don’t understand how it works. Marla E. Lujan, an associate professor and researcher of women’s reproductive health at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., told Global News ovulation refers to the release of an egg from the ovary. Story

If back-to-school shopping isn’t already on your mind, we’re sure talking about setting a budget is a good reminder. A recent survey from RetailMeNot found North American parents can spend an average of $507 on back-to-school shopping. Story continues below It may seem like a lot, but buying new backpacks, shoes and supplies for one

If you’re feeling negative about getting old, a new study suggests that’s not the right attitude to have. According to a recent report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, optimism could be linked to an 11 to 15 per cent longer life span. Story continues below “Optimism is a psychological attribute

More Canadian adolescents are vaping — and health experts are concerned. The prevalence of vaping has increased in Canada and the U.S. among 16- to 19-year-olds in the last two years, according to a new study published in the medical journal BMJ. Story continues below According to a recent Health Canada survey, nearly one in

Between after-school soccer practice and early morning swim meets, parents of active children may be exhausted. But what about the kids themselves? Children involved in too many extracurricular activities may be low on sleep — and that can hurt them during the school year. Story continues below “Sleep really needs to be protected,” says Andrea

View link » Story continues below Over the last few years, getting around by bicycle has become increasingly popular. But the number of people in Canada choosing cycling over four-wheeled methods of transportation is still relatively low. On this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we’re going to explore what has led to this increase and

Lara Spencer is looking to set things straight after making derogatory comments about Prince George taking ballet lessons. Story continues below Last Thursday, the Good Morning America host came under fire after poking fun at the dancing royal. As he gears up to go back to school in September, Prince George is enrolled in math,

If you grew up hating the taste of a vegetable like broccoli, two things may have happened in adulthood. Either your dislike for the green vegetable remains or your taste buds have developed, allowing you to finally enjoy the texture and taste. Registered dietitian Abbey Sharp of Abbey’s Kitchen, based in Toronto, told Global News

Very few people enjoy going to the dentist, but for some, the sound of a dental drill is enough to send shivers down their spine. Anywhere from 48 per cent to nearly 60 per cent of the population experiences a form dental anxiety or extreme dental fear, according to studies. Story continues below While incredibly

A public television network in the U.K. is facing backlash for recently airing a documentary called Train Your Baby Like a Dog. The series, on Channel 4, features two sets of parents who struggle to control their young children’s behaviour. Enter animal behaviouralist Jo-Rosie Haffenden, who recommends using dog training methods — like encouraging good

More women may benefit from gene testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, especially if they’ve already survived cancer once, an influential health group recommended Tuesday. Story continues below At issue are genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. When they’re mutated, the body can’t repair damaged DNA as well, greatly increasing the chances of breast, ovarian

Scientists around the world are warning countries of the effects of climate change, yet some people still aren’t convinced global warming is real. Story continues below Recently deemed as one of the biggest issues of our time by the United Nations, experts say we are seeing the consequences of a warming planet in 2019: melting

Sugar gets a bad reputation, but it’s not necessarily always bad for you. For starters, it gives you energy you’d be hard-pressed to get from other ingredients. “It raises our blood sugar levels which triggers the insulin release — the hormone in charge of distributing sugar to the rest of the body,” said Emilia Heiman,

Before kids, travelling and immersing myself in a different culture was my favourite thing to do. As soon as I had our first child six years ago, like most parents, my husband and I put our travel fantasies on hold. It seemed too hard with kids, we told ourselves, and maybe it would work when

Chloe, was first diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when she was 19. The Toronto native, who did not share her full name with Global News, said in her first year of university, her grades were disappointing. “My parents were confused… and I was concerned,” Chloe, 22, said. Story continues below READ MORE: Adult ADHD

An advertisement for cream cheese showing distracted dads leaving babies on a conveyer belt was banned by Britain’s ad regulator Wednesday under new rules against harmful gender stereotypes. The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad for Philadelphia cream cheese “relied on the stereotype that men were unable to care for children as well as women